2025 Audi S3 Sportback. Picture: Supplied Take it easy on the throttle and you can expect to use 7.8L/100km. An optional sports exhaust adds snap and crackle to the standard car’s pop.

For context, the Porsche 911 Carrera is offered with a non-Akrapovic sports exhaust system with titanium tips for $7700. That’s on top of the base price increase for the facelifted 2025 Audi S3 ...